Starting Your New Job [First impressions count]
It’s not only the first day in a new role at work but also the first 100 days that are significant for you, your colleagues and the company you are going to work for. AND It’s not just your first impression, and the impression you make but also your performance during those initial days that [...]
Resignation with Dignity
Dignity is about being worthy of respect, and a stylish resignation should leave your employer sorry to see you go. Having said that, remember that resigning can be stressful here are some top tips to ease the pain: Check your contract What is your notice period? If you’re still on probation, you are likely to [...]
40 Tips on how to work successfully with your partner
Working with your partner is not necessarily an easy thing to do. Before you start you need to set out some ground rules to make things clear about how you will work together. Even the most suited and happiest of couples can disagree over finances, working practices and family because men and women work in [...]
Sick of computers? Sick of work?
It is fair to say that at some point in our lives we are going to have to take time off from work because we are ill. Most employers manage sickness very closely and work a “3 stage and you’re out rule” and although effective it takes away the human touch and understanding which I [...]
Worker, Professional or Careerist?
You’ll probably notice that The Boss is into careers at the moment – I think it’s the time of year with school, college and university leavers looming on the horizon. And that set me pondering on it’s funny how we can get hung up on words, isn’t it? I’d always thought of a career as [...]
